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As to the scaleni muscles and the complexus, they are deeply situated, whereas the omo-hyoid is visible in the anterior region of the neck only.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

The trapezius, the splenius, the scaleni, and the levator scapulæ muscle may also undergo shortening, along with their investing sheaths derived from the cervical fascia.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

The scaleni were very large; and the vessels held the same relation to them as in man.

From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various

In death from adynamia it is through failure of muscle, that is, of the heart, of the scaleni and intercostals, of the diaphragm, and of the laryngeal muscles, et cetera.

From Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why What Medical Writers Say by Allen, Martha Meir

The scaleni muscles, three in number on each side, which connect at one end with the vertebræ of the neck and at the other with the first and second ribs.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.